Healthcare Management
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a variety of subject areas is accepted for entry into this course.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Months of entry
September
Course content
On our CMI-accredited MSc Healthcare Management course at Kent Business School, get ready to critically evaluate and apply important topics in both general management and healthcare.
As a Kent Business School student studying Healthcare Management, develop essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills in managing healthcare organisations. Taught by international experts, this course enables you to get to grips with corporate strategy and finance, leadership and marketing alongside the study of global healthcare including areas such as sustainability, management of integrated healthcare systems, patient inclusion and health economics.
You also have access to our ASPIRE centre, a purpose-built entrepreneurial lab where you can develop, plan and launch your own start-up business.
MSc Healthcare Management is also available with an optional Industrial Placement.
"Kent Business School is an excellent place to study. Go for it! You will enjoy the experience at Kent and enhance your future career and job prospects." Angel Saunders, MSc Healthcare Management
Centre For Health Services Studies (CHSS)
CHSS is a centre of research excellence that undertakes high-quality research into a wide range of health systems and health services issues at local, national and international levels. CHSS also supports and advises health care staff to develop and undertake research projects. CHSS collaborates with a wide range of partners in Kent, the UK and in other countries to improve the links between research, policy and practice.
Industrial Placement
Industrial placements are the perfect way for you to enhance your career prospects and deepen your understanding of a specific area of expertise. This MSc programme is available with the option to take an in-company or self-employed industrial placement of up to 12 months (visa dependent), allowing you to gain work experience in the UK or overseas.
Watch our Postgraduate Placements video here.
Information for international students
Please see our International website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, international fee-paying students cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.
English language entry requirements
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree.
For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages.
Need help with English?
Applicants who are required to meet an English language condition may be able to study a pre-sessional course in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.
Fees and funding
KBS has a wide range of funding opportunities for postgraduate students, which include Scholarships, Bursaries, the Kent Business School Loyalty Award for University of Kent undergraduates and the KBS Early Bird Discount which equates to 10% off tuition fees (apply by 31 March 2023 and pay course deposit by 30 April 2023).
Please visit the postgraduate funding page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Kent Business School
- kbsadmissions@kent.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1227 827726